Leadership Development Manager - UAE National

Leadership Development Manager - UAE National

Our client is the first integrated academic health system established to elevate the standard of care and to advance health for humanity. They are dedicated to delivering high-quality care and creating a supportive environment for both patients and healthcare professionals.

• Strategic Alignment & Planning
  • Develop and execute a leadership development strategy aligned with the mission, vision and long‑term goals.
  • Partner with senior leadership and HR to identify current and future leadership needs and strengthen the talent pipeline.
  • Collaborate with the Institute of Learning (IOL) and executive leaders to align leadership development with broader organisational objectives.
• Stakeholder Engagement
  • Build and maintain strong strategic alliances with internal stakeholders and external partners to support leadership development efforts.
  • Ensure leadership programmes are integrated into Dubai Health’s wider talent‑management and policy frameworks.
• Program Development & Delivery
  • Design, implement and oversee comprehensive leadership programmes across various leadership levels from emerging leaders to senior executives.
  • Conduct training needs assessments to identify skill gaps and development priorities.
  • Develop and deliver innovative learning solutions including workshops, seminars, e‑learning and blended learning methods.
  • Manage mentorship and coaching programmes to foster ongoing leadership growth.
• Measurement & Improvement
  • Evaluate programme effectiveness using data, feedback and best‑practice benchmarks.
  • Continuously refine leadership development initiatives based on insights and strategic direction.
• Academic & Research Contributions
  • Teach, assess and supervise projects within leadership development academic programmes at IOL.
  • Participate in research and contribute to leadership development publications and wide‑talent initiatives.

Will be interacting internally with stakeholders and external agents, including organisational learning teams such as Flex Campus Learning & Development, IOL teams, Health Professions Education, Digital Learning Lab, etc., and subject‑matter experts in leadership across the entity.

• Minimum: a Master’s degree in leadership, healthcare leadership, adult education, curriculum design or equivalent.
• Certification in project management or equivalent; mentoring/coaching qualification.
• Overall experience of 7 years in the context of education or healthcare.
• Specific role experience of 3 years leading teams in a higher‑education and/or healthcare context.
• Preferred candidates who have experience in both academic and learning & development functions.
• UAE NATIONALS ONLY.
• WORK LOCATION - DUBAI, UAE.

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